Maintenance Trades: Electricians, Plumbers and Fitters

About the role

Randstad is recruiting qualified maintenance tradespeople for Australia's largest food and meat manufacturing company, based in Melbourne's west. The employer is looking for people who enjoy fault-finding, working on heavy industrial equipment and keeping a plant running smoothly. There are three positions: two Maintenance Electrician roles, one Maintenance Plumber role and two Maintenance Fitter roles.

Key responsibilities

• Maintenance Electricians: electrical breakdown response, fault-finding and preventive maintenance; troubleshooting automated plant equipment, PLCs, VSDs, motors and packaging lines
• Maintenance Plumber: industrial plumbing, drainage and plant utility pipework maintenance, diagnostics, leak repairs and preventive servicing of site assets
• Maintenance Fitters: removal, overhaul, repair and installation of pumps, valves and gearboxes; stripping, surveying, repairing and testing mechanical items using drawings and work instructions

Required profile

• Trade qualified: A-grade electrical licence, plumbing licence or Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical/Fitting)
• Construction induction (White Card)
• Recent maintenance experience in manufacturing, food processing or industrial environments
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transport
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen

What we offer

• Pay up to $53.25 per hour for electricians and plumbers, and up to $44-$55 per hour depending on fitter shift
• Shift allowances and heavily discounted meat products
• On-site parking and canteen facilities
• Staff BBQs and team social events
• Career progression opportunities

To apply, send your resume through the recruiter; if you do not have an updated resume, contact the recruiter by email with your trade qualification, current licences and a brief summary of recent experience.